DE Angst and the Return of Bellatrix Black Lestrange!
The first log leads right into the second, but I separated them so that you may skip over the copious amounts of DE emo-ness in the first half, if you are so inclined. The second part...well, let's just say Bella has good timing. ^__~ And we now know who wears the pants in the relationship...
*still sitting in chair next to couch, facepalm'd*
*enters and sees M* *goes right over to him* Per?
*looks up* Hey, Roddy.
...how are you?
Tired. Emotional. You?
*sighs and sits down on the couch* About the same.
*gets up and sits on the arm of M's chair instead* I'm sorry.
...For?
For further complicating things for you.
No, no, I asked you to. *smiles slightly* I needed you.
*swallows and nods* Alright then.
Hey. *leans to kiss his cheek* Don't worry.
*sighs* *forces a little smile* I'll try not to.
You look awful, love.
Tell me what the matter is.
*shakes his head* I'm fine, Per.
*concerned* Are you really?
I'll be fine. You have enough to worry about.
I'll worry more if you don't tell me, love.
Come on.
*quietly* I'm just worried.
About?
Everything?
Let it out, love.
Tell me.
*sighs* Well...
*takes his hand encouragingly*
There's you...and Cissa. And Evan and Sly...
...and...Him...
And you're upset about last night?
Not upset...just afraid it'll only result in problems for you.
I'm not sure what Cissa will do... But I wouldn't take it back.
...Oh, and I got a message from Ev...
*looks at him suddenly*
What did he say?
My headmate says he loves and misses me... That was it.
She said she'd've asked for a message for you, if she'd thought.
*smiles wistfully* It's alright. Tell her not to worry.
I will.
*watches him for a few moments*
*is just kinda staring blankly ahead*
*suddenly pulls Roddy into his lap* Rodolphus.
*blinks* ...Rodolphus...since when...?
Since I need you to tell me what the -hell- is the matter.
I hate seeing you like this.
What -is- it?!
*stares at him blankly for a few moments*
*suddenly just clings to him*
*holds him tightly* If I mean anything at all to you, Roddy, tell me what's doing this to you.
*weakly* Life.
Tell me. Keep going.
Cry, Roddy, if you have to.
Just be honest with me.
I want you to be happy, dammit.
I'm worried about Evan...what if he's convicted...what the hell? Of course he's going to be! And he'll die, or -worse- and I'll never have gotten a chance to say a proper goodbye.
And Sly...just...God....he's...I'm so worried about him.
And then you....I want you so much, and I wanted last night so much. But I'm so freaking scared that I've messed things up for you and Cissa permanently...and you'll hate me for it and so will she.
And I just....bah...where the hell is my wife?!
*just stares into space, confused by all that has just spilled out of him*
Oh, love. *kisses his hair* I'm worried about them, too.
And I'll never hate you. Things will work out. It wasn't your fault, and I wanted it to.
*too
I wanted it so much it hurt.
And Bella will be back.
*just nods, not competely convinced*
Roddy?
*looks up at him*
Please believe me?
What don't you believe? I know I'm not getting through to you.
*quietly* That things will be okay.
Which things, love?
*wibbles just a little* Bella...and Ev and Sly.
Bella will be back. She loves you, you know that.
And Ev... I don't know about Ev...
But Romy is going to take care of Sly. Do you want to talk to her?
*looks at him* ...m-maybe...yeah
I'll get my typist to call her.
* Romy has joined #desperatefans
*slips in cautiously* Peril?
*looks over at her* Romy? Come here, won't you?
*a little apprehensive* *goes over to him*
...Er... Hello?
*looks up at Romy nervously*
...Are you Rodolphus?
*nods* Yes. I am.
My typist said you wanted to speak to me? *looks at Per for affirmation*
*nods* ..yes...
*nods, too*
Ah... *pulls up a chair next to them* What do you need?
*strokes Roddy's hair encouragingly*
Peril said you're taking care of Sly...
...Oh. *looks away for a second, taking a breath* *looks back* Yes, I will be.
How is he?
*watches the two of them quietly* *doesn't really get on all that well with Romy, in reality*
Bad.
...He's not doing well... I fear for his life.
*swallows and nods* I'd figured as much...
*squeezes him gently*
...He doesn't see any reason to live, after Evan... yes.
*nods* Do you think i could...come see him?
If... if Lord Feanaro is agreeable.
He lets me visit.
...I'd like to visit, too, if I could.
You can try...
*bites his lip* I'll talk to...or maybe you could ask for us?
I'd be glad to.
He's worried about you two, also, I think...
*actually sort of smiles at her* Thank you. Really. You don't know what that would mean to me.
*smiles tentatively back* Certainly.
And...do you have any contact with...with Evan?
*looks down* Yes.
*bites his lip* I know I wouldn't be allowed to see him...but...
...You might...
I see him.
He's terrified for Antonin
*nods* I know he is. *sighs*
Could you...could you give him a message for me?
Yes. I can. I'd be pleased.
Can you tell him...that I love him...and that I'm sorry I can't be there for him, but I think about him?
Certainly.
Th-thank you.
Of course.
Thank you, Romy.
*nods*
I'll leave the note for him as soon as I leave here...
...I think I should go...
I'll let him know, all right? *stands*
Thank you, Romy.
*nods* Thank you.
Better, love?
*nods slowly* Somewhat better...yes...*sighs and rests his head on Peril's shoulder*
Good. *strokes his hair gently*
*sighs and tries to relax against him*
Is there anything else you need to tell me? *moves his hand down to stroke his cheek*
*looks up at him and bites his lip* *nods*
*gently* What is it?
*looks away* ...a note...he left a note...here in the mansion...
...did you see it?
*quietly* Yes.
*buries his face against Peril's shoulder and clings to him*
*kisses his hair gently* My poor Roddy
*silently clings and shuts his eyes tight*
Oh, Roddy...
*whimpers a little bit but doesn't cry*
*quietly* Cry if you need to, love. It'll help.
*shakes his head, against M's shoulder* *muffled* No...don't want to.
*caresses his cheek* Why?
...need to be strong...
Not with me, love.
Not with me.
...for you...
You can't always be strong. Sometimes you can't.
Love, I hate to see you like this.
*finally raises his head and looks at him just a bit tearfully* I know you do. I'm sorry.
*kisses him very softly* Just trust me. I can be strong for you sometimes. Go ahead.
*blinks back the tears* I don't want to feel this anymore...
Just don't leave me.
Break if you need to. I'll help patch you up.
Just don't leave.
*tears up even more hearing his words* *flings his arms around Peril and clings*
*hoarsely* I won't.
*holds him tightly and whispers in his ear* I'm here for you. Always.
You're the only reason I stay... *voice breaks*
Then stay for me. Please. I need you.
N-need you... *clings and cries quietly*
I'm yours... *kisses his hair and caresses it, trying to comfort him*
*clings and cries against his shoulder* *is somewhat comforted, but is just...too broken*
*whispers softly* I love you. I'm here whenever you need me.
Per...*buries his face in Peril's neck*
*tenderly* My poor Roddy...
*slips in cautiously, looking around for Peril and Rodolphus*
*makes her way quietly over to them, but stays silent, not wanting to interrupt*
*doesn't notice her, as his back is to her, and he's too busy angsting*
*wouldn't care even if he did notice*
*sits cautiously in the chair next to them, but turns respectfully away*
*murmurs* We'll be all right... I'm not going to leave you...
*hears M and tries not to cry, herself, wishing Ev could tell Antonin that*
*whispers* Don't ever...
I won't.
I'm right here with you.
*clings tightly* My Perry...
Your Perry, yes.
*kisses his hair yet again* Yours.
*leans back a little and wipes at his eyes*
*puts a hand on his cheek tenderly* My love?
Are you feeling better/
*?
*nods silently*
You sure? *gentlesmile*
*nods* *hoarsely* Yeah.
Good. *kisses his cheek*
*sighs, feeling a little relieved*
*looks over and sees Romy* Hallo again, Romy.
*tuns back to them, surpised* *wipes her eyes* Hi.
*looks over at her* Hi... *feels a little embarrassed*
I have a message from Evan...
*actually, a LOT embarrassed*
*blinks at her* Really? So soon?
*nods slightly*
What is it?
He loves you and misses you. Wants you to visit.
*just stares, a little in shock*
...r-really?
You all right, love?
*nods*
Yeah...fine...
*smiles a little* I want to see him...if it's possible.
I made a request to Lord Feanaro on your behalf. Sent him a letter.
Thanks, Romy.
Thank you...so much.
*smiles* *stands and leans down to hug Roddy awkwardly* I'll let you know as soon as I have news.
*is surprised but -GASP- hugs her back?*
Thank you. For everything.
Hang in there, all right?
*nods* I'll try. Thank you.
*stands up straight* *looks at Per* You, too, Peril. Even though I don't like you too awful much.
I'll do my best. Join the club, cat.
*smiles and leaves*
* Romy has left #desperatefans
*hugs Peril*
*smiles and hugs him back*
I actually feel somewhat better...
Good!
*smiles a little*
*kisses him softly*
I'm happy, then.
* Bellatrix has joined #desperatefans
*strides in like she owns the place*
[oh dear]
*is practically lounging on M and doesn't notice her yet*
*looks around lazily*
Oh shit! Roddy!
It's Bella!
What? *disbelief*
Look! *points*
*turns and sees Bella*
...
*blinks a few times*
...Bella?
*leans against the wall, not seeing Rodolphus*
...*looks around* Roddy?
*climbs off Peril's lap* *glances back at him*
*nods encouragingly*
*eye lands on Roddy* *breathes* Come here.
*strides over to Bellatrix obediently*
I've missed you. *smirks*
*grins stupidly* Bella...
Yes, darling? *still smirking*
*watches them, torn*
*lunges forward and kisses her*
*kisses him back fiercely*
*looks away*
*pushes her against the wall and continues kissing passionately*
*wraps her arms around his neck*
*happy for Roddy, but... torn*
*kisses a little longer and then breaks* Mon dieu...Bella...I've missed you terribly...
*caresses his cheek lightly* And I have missed you, my love. I'm sorry I left you alone so long.
*sharp look* I assume you were alone? *raised eyebrow*
*freezes and has an ohcrap! moment* *smiles nervously* Just my mates. Tha'sall.
There's been no one but you, love.
*watches him for a moment* *purrs dangerously* Then what was that hesitation?
*smiles at her charmingly* Nothing at all, love. I'm just so surprised to see you. Overjoyed, but surprised. *takes her hand and kisses it*
*smiles slightly* I am sorry I was so long away.
*pouts and wraps his arms around her waist* I was distraught without you, Bella love.
Mmm... were you? *plays with his hair*
*bites his lip and nods* Was most certainly. *kisses her*
*slides her hand down to the back of his neck and pulls him close, retunring the kiss*
Mmm...Bella...s'been so boring without you here, love. Of course, our friends have been here. But I've needed you. *remembers Peril is still sitting in the room and feels a bit torn*
Have they been taking good care of you?
*bites his lip to keep from grinning* They have, love. They've been taking very good care of me. *ponders how soon to tell her about what the other DEs have been up to*
I'd like to take care of you, I think.
*omgdoesn'tknowwhattodo*
*grins at her and caresses her cheek* I'd like that too. Very much.
What are you waiting for, then? *raises her eyebrow*
*grins* *kisses her softly*
*pulls away, smirking* Come on.
*listens, a little empty*
*leers at her* *leans in and kisses her a little rougher and more forcefully*
*smiles against his lips* *bites his lower lip hard*
*watches Mione sleep*
*inhales sharply, but enjoys it* *runs a hand through her hair*
*bites a little harder*
*facepalms quietly*
*pushes her against the wall again, still kissing*
*pulls him close*
*is gladly pulled close* *kisses more*
*whimpers quietly*
Mmm...Bella love...should we take this elsewhere? Home? *is eager, can you tell?*
Oh, yes.
Now.
*purrs and grins at her*
*disapparates under his hands, smirking*
* Bellatrix has left #desperatefans
*grins* Bitch. *means that in a totally loving way, seriously*
*looks over at Peril*
*looks at Roddy*
*looks between M and Roddy, eyebrow raised*
*goes over and quickly hugs him* I'll talk to you later. Thank you, Peril.
*returns the hug* Have fun.
*grins* *disapparates*
*bites his lip*
A/N: And then Bella and Roddy went home to...enjoy themselves and make up for lost time. *grin*